NAAFA Community Voices Blog
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Anti-Racism Resources - April 2024
This month we invite you to join us in exploring resources about Arab American Heritage Month.
Anti-Racism Resources - March 2024
This month we invite you to join us in exploring resources about Women’s History Month.
Anti-Racism Resources - February 2024
This month we invite you to join us in exploring resources about Eating Disorder Awareness.
Anti-Racism Resources - January 2024
This month we invite you to join us in exploring resources about Interrupting Racist Conversations.
Anti-Racism Resources - December 2023
This month we invite you to join us in exploring resources about Palestine.
Anti-Racism Resources - November 2023
This month we're talking about anti-Semitism and Islamophobia.
Anti-Racism Resources - September 2023
This month we're talking about Latinx Heritage Month (also known as Hispanic Heritage Month).
Anti-Racism Resources - May 2023
This month we're sharing about Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Anti-Racism Resources - April 2023
This month we're sharing some pieces about anti-racism in arts and entertainment.
Anti-Racism Resources - March 2023
This month we're sharing support for Transgender People of Color.
Anti-Racism Resources - February 2023
This month we're highlighting how some of the organizations we've partnered with in the past are celebrating Black History Month by sharing resources that educate, enrich, and promote allyship while centering black voices.
Anti-Racism Resources - January 2023
This month we are discussing various perspectives on the practice of Land Acknowledgements. Land acknowledgements are written or verbal statements recognizing and honoring those who are indigenous to the places we live and work.
Anti-Racism Resources - November 2022
Each month, we will be featuring educational resources on the NAAFA Community Voices Blog. Some resources will be historic information about systemic racism. Others will be resources on doing the internal work of understanding ourselves and how we play a part in that system. This month’s Anti-Racism Resources focus on Indigenous People in honor of Indigenous Heritage Month.
Anti-Racism Resources - October 2022
This month we are looking at anti-discrimination and/or anti-rasicm legislation that has passed and those that are currently pending in the 117th Congress, which will end January 3, 2023. For the pending legislation, there is a link to information about who sponsored it, the actual text, and actions taken. It’s important to be aware of our rights and how legislation can support us in our work to end racism. If you have questions or comments about a specific resolution, bill or act, you can contact your representative via email.
Anti-Racism Resources: Latinx Heritage Month 2022
Each month, we will be featuring educational resources in the NAAFA Newsletter and on the NAAFA Community Voices Blog. Some resources will be historic information about systemic racism. Others will be resources on doing the internal work of understanding ourselves and how we play a part in that system. There may also be actions that can be taken to directly oppose racism.
In honor of Latinx Heritage Month, we are looking at racism both against and amongst Latinx people.
SELF CARE FOR FAT BODIES - COMMUNITY RECOMMENDATIONS AND RESOURCES
During #fatliberationmonth, NAAFA invited Anna Chapman (@iamannachapman) as a guest on the NAAFA Webinar Series. During Anna’s episode, Self Care for Fat Bodies (From Practical to Pampering), we promised to create a blog post compiling the resources, suggestions, and information crowd-sourced from Anna and webinar participants. This is that post!